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Is omeprazol a heartburn medication?
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Omeprazol: Omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) is a Proton-Pump inhibitor. It can be used in the treatment of heartburn, ulcers, & gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Answered 5/27/2017
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